Articles tagged “ahla”

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Los Angeles to Drop Ballot Measure That Would Require Hotels to House Homeless

Los Angeles' city council appeared this week to have reached a political compromise with the local hotel workers's union about a controversial plan to mandate that hotels temporarily house the homeless. At issue is a long-running dispute. Earlier this year, LA's powerful hotel union, Unite Here Local 11, successfully pushed the city's council to put…

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

News Blog

U.S. Hotels Haven’t Yet Recovered 2019 Occupancy, Staffing, or Real Revenue

The U.S. hotel sector will this year finally surpass 2019 levels on a few performance metrics, according to research commissioned by the country's largest hotel lobby. U.S. hotels will see gains in occupancy, inflation-adjusted revenue figures, and staffing levels in 2023, according to a report published on Monday by the American Hotel & Lodging Association…

Sean O'Neill | 10 months ago

News Blog

Hotel Tech Trade Show HITEC Faces Competition From New Event

A major hotel technology trade show in North America appeared to get sudden competition on Thursday thanks to a new conference backed by a major U.S. hotel lobby. For five decades, hotel tech professionals have run HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference. But on Thursday, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex,…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Regulatory Fixer to Depart, Leaving Controversial Legacy

Under Chris Lehane, Airbnb has often irritated and outraged local government leaders and short-term rental peers. But as we know about negative campaigns and hardball tactics, they often get results.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hotel Rates Among Biggest Price Hikes in the U.S.

Inflation for travel sectors like hotels isn't a cause for concern at the moment, as it continues to signal demand is returning from record-low performance seen in the early months of the pandemic.

Cameron Sperance and Matthew Parsons, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotel Rates Among Biggest Price Hikes in the U.S.

Business Travel

Former Airbnb Exec Pitches Remote Work as Reward Not a Right

Companies could end up harnessing Airbnb veteran Stanley Fourteau's new venture Ukio, which has the backing of Travelperk's CEO, as a means to take back control of the remote work conversation.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Former Airbnb Exec Pitches Remote Work as Reward Not a Right

Coronavirus

U.S. Hotels Roared Ahead With Desperately Needed Job Gains in July

U.S. hotels continue to post strong job numbers thanks to summer leisure travel demand, but the industry can't afford to ride on blind optimism. The Delta variant throwing a wrench in the expected return of business travel will show up in jobs reports later this year.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 2 years ago

U.S. Hotels Roared Ahead With Desperately Needed Job Gains in July

Coronavirus

Hotels Face Bad Side of Good News: Accelerating Recovery Hinders Push for Federal Help

Weekend crowds on city streets don’t necessarily translate to sold-out hotels, but the optics threaten the hotel industry’s already long-shot push for targeted economic relief from the federal government.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels Face Bad Side of Good News: Accelerating Recovery Hinders Push for Federal Help

Coronavirus

U.S. Commerce Secretary Dodges on Details for How to Help Hotels Revive International Travel

U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo hears your concerns, hotel industry. But how about some action? Until U.S. authorities outline a clear path to reviving key global business travel corridors, many sleepless nights are ahead, wondering what happens after Labor Day when leisure travel dissipates.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 2 years ago

U.S. Commerce Secretary Dodges on Details for How to Help Hotels Revive International Travel